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The effect of yogurt and probiotic supplement on the cognitive function of patients with type 2 diabetes

Comparison of the effect of probiotic yogurt with its supplementation on cognitive function, cortisol and serum superoxide dismutase in patients with type 2 diabetes

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20220621055238N1
Enrollment
111
Registered
2023-01-08
Start date
2021-09-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-02-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The first intervention group: they receive one probiotic supplement capsule + 200 grams of plain yogurt per day for 12 weeks. Probiotic supplement is produced by Ta

Sponsors

Iran University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
50 Years to 69 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 50 to 69 years of age Body mass index equal to and greater than 25 to 40 Blood pressure under control (lower than 140/90 mmHg) in the last two months The score of a brief cognitive screening test (Mini-Cog) lower or equal of 2 Daily consumption of yogurt at least one serving Education level of at least five classes Hb-A1c equal to and less than 8.5 Type 2 diabetes (at least two years) Willingness to cooperate

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Immune deficiency diseases Stage three and above of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) History of heart attack, congestive heart failure, stent placement Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Stage three and above of fatty liver Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), pernicious anemia and mal-absorption such as celiac disease and chronic pancreatitis Hypothalamic tumor Uncontrolled thyroid disease Parathyroid disease Adrenal disease Gum surgery under the supervision of a dentist Gastrointestinal surgeries Less than two years recovering from cancer Less than 3 months recovering from Covid-19 Neurological diseases such as seizures, mental retardation and stroke Comorbid psychiatric disorder such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), depression, schizophrenia, dementia, Parkinson's Diseases, and bipolar Allergy Uncontrolled hypertriglyceridemia Allergy to cow's milk protein lactose intolerance Taking any medication other than oral medications for diabetes, blood pressure, dyslipidemia, aspirin, and levothyroxine in the last two months Taking antibiotics Having a special diet Regular consumption of dietary supplements (equal to or more than 3 times a week) other than vitamin D during the two months before the study alcohol consumption smoking Being pregnant or breastfeeding Participating in other medical studies

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The score of the brief cognitive screening test (Mini-cog). Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the start of the intervention) and at the end of the study (end of week 12). Method of measurement: Mini-cog, a brief cognitive screening test.;The score of Stroop color-word. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the start of the intervention) and at the end of the study (end of week 12). Method of measurement: Stroop color-word test.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Salivary cortisol. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the start of the intervention) and at the end of the study (end of week 12). Method of measurement: Immunoassay kit.;Superoxide Dismutase (SOD). Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the start of the intervention) and at the end of the study (end of week 12). Method of measurement: ELISA kit.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMarsa Zaroudi

Iran University of Medical Sciences

marsazaroody@yahoo.com+98 11 3336 1762

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026